The Office of the Indian Premier said that the Premier, who had also congratulated Sri Lanka’s President-elect, had mentioned in his official letter that he foresees working with Maithripala Sirisena in order to take the relationship of the two countries to a new level, thereby benefiting the people of the two countries and the region.

Narendra Modi also adds in his letter:

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I wish you all the success in building a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka, on foundations of genuine and effective reconciliation.

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In conclusion, the Indian Premier officially invited President-elect Maithripala Sirisena to visit India.